Lifespan Development

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A survey course covering the processes and domains of human development from conception through the whole lifespan. Prerequisite: PSY2013 Introduction to Psychology. ACTS Equivalency: PSYC2103 Developmental Psychology. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY RAD1002: Introduction to Radiologic Technology 2 Credits This course will introduce the student to radiography, pharmacology, and the healthcare organization. Students will learn proper interprofessional communication techniques, practicum requirements, and general patient care. Students will become familiar with medical terminology commonly used and interpreting physician orders and reports. Students will learn legal and ethical guidelines associated with radiologic technology and patient care. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program. RAD1012: Radiologic Practicum I 2 Credits Students will be oriented to the clinical setting and procedures utilized in the hospital. Students will complete skills on campus in the skills lab and in the clinic through observation and an assisted guided approach. Clinical experience will focus on radiologic procedures of the chest, abdomen, shoulder girdle, and upper extremities. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program. RAD1013: Radiologic Procedures I 3 Credits This course is designed to provide students with the principles of positioning patients for radiographic procedures using radiographic anatomy and terminology. This course focuses on positioning the chest, abdomen, upper extremities, humerus, and shoulder girdle. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program. RAD1103: Radiologic Imaging 3 Credits This course will provide students with an understanding of exposure techniques needed to obtain the most accurate radiographs for patient diagnosis. Students will learn the factors affecting radiographic quality, including density, contrast, spatial resolution, and distortion as well as automatic exposure controls, technique charts, image receptors, beam restricting devices, tube construction, x-ray circuit, and grids. Prerequisite: RAD1002 Introduction to Radiologic Technology, RAD1012 Radiologic Practicum I, RAD1013 Radiologic Procedures I RAD1203: Radiologic Practicum II 3 Credits This course focuses on positioning the lower extremities, femur and pelvic girdle, vertebral column, bony thorax, cranium, facial bones, and paranasal sinuses. Students will learn to incorporate radiation safety when in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: RAD1002 Introduction to Radiologic Technology, RAD1012 Radiologic Practicum I, RAD1013 Radiologic Procedures I RAD1213: Radiologic Procedures II 3 Credits This course focuses on positioning of the lower extremities, hip, vertebral column, cranium, bony thorax, urinary system, and upper/lower gastrointestinal system. Students will learn to incorporate radiation safety when in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: RAD1002 Introduction to Radiologic Technology, RAD1012 Radiologic Practicum I, RAD1013 Radiologic Procedures I RAD1302: Radiologic Practicum III 2 Credits The student will continue education from RAD1012 and RAD1203. Students will have exposure to each of the modalities discussed in RAD1309: Radiologic Procedures III. Students will obtain competency through clinical experience and on campus skills lab testing. Students will receive instruction on proper IV placement and usage. Prerequisite: RAD1213 Radiologic Procedures II, RAD1203 Radiologic Practicum II RAD1303: Radiologic Procedures III 3 Credits This course will further the student understanding of content in RAD 1213 Radiologic Procedures II. Students will learn correct positioning and safety protocols for patients in upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, urinary system, venipuncture, trauma, mobile, and surgical radiography to include, pediatric radiography. Prerequisite: RAD1213 Radiologic Procedures II, RAD1203 Radiologic Practicum II RAD2003: Radiologic Protection 3 Credits This course focuses on the effects of radiation on biological systems in relation to acute and chronic conditions. Personal protective equipment, dose limits, and patient protection are included in this course. Prerequisite: RAD1303 Radiologic Procedures III, RAD1302 Radiologic Practicum III RAD2013: Radiologic Physics 3 Credits This course is the study of basic radiation physics. Emphasis will be placed on nature, production, characteristics, and interaction of radiation with matter. Basic X-ray circuits, methods of rectification, construction of X-ray tubes, and methods of radiation detection and measurement will be included in instruction. Prerequisite: RAD1303 Radiologic Procedures III, RAD1302 Radiologic Practicum III RAD 2102: Radiologic Seminar 2 Credits This course will prepare the student to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Examination. Prerequisite: RAD 2113 Special Imaging, RAD2103 Radiologic Practicum IV, RAD2003 Radiologic Protection, RAD2013 Radiologic Physics RAD2103: Radiologic Practicum IV 3 Credits This course is designed to reinforce technical skills in radiographic procedures and to foster a better understanding of more complex procedures such as fluoroscopy studies. Importance is placed on patient care, radiation protection principles, medical ethics, and exposure factor principles. Prerequisite: RAD1303 Radiologic Procedures III, RAD1302 Radiologic Practicum III RAD2112: Radiologic Pathology 2 Credits Introduction to the pathophysiology of diseases and the structural and functional changes produced. This course will discuss a variety of diseases and their related pathology as it relates to radiographic procedures. Prerequisite: RAD 2113 Special Imaging, RAD2103 Radiologic Practicum IV, RAD2003 Radiologic Protection, RAD2013 Radiologic Physics RAD2113: Special Imaging 3 Credits This course provides instruction in the radiographic positioning for angiography and interventional procedures, computed tomography (CT), arthrography, hysterosalpingography, myelography, bone surveys, Nuclear Medicine, PET , radiation oncology sonography, and mammography. Skills lab activities are integrated throughout the lab component of this course. Prerequisite: RAD1303 Radiologic Procedures III, RAD1302 Radiologic Practicum III RAD2202: Radiologic Practicum V 2 Credits A continuation of supervised clinical experiences for the procedures and skills needed in the practice of radiography. Advanced clinical rotations, responsibilities, and expectations are designated to refine technical skills in radiographic procedures and achieve final clinical competencies. Prerequisite: RAD 2113 Special Imaging, RAD2103 Radiologic Practicum IV, RAD2003 Radiologic Protection, RAD2013 Radiologic Physics RAD2213: Radiologic Evaluation 3 Credits This course will include using critical thinking skills to evaluate images and correcting problems encountered during the radiographic procedure. Digital imagery and exposure factors in relation to quality control will be introduced and emphasized. Prerequisite: RAD 2113 Special Imaging, RAD2103 Radiologic Practicum IV, RAD2003 Radiologic Protection, RAD2013 Radiologic Physics REGISTERED NURSING TRADITIONAL PATHWAY